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In a classroom filled with flashier dignitaries, it was easy to overlook Barbara Dalio. The Greenwich resident, in a casual white blouse, dark slacks and sweater, was quiet, preferring private conversations to the microphone. She likes to listen, find out what the needs are, and then help.
Most employers will attest to the fact that their most valued employees are responsible and motivated. They work effectively with others, they know how to think critically, they consider diverse views and grapple with difficult problems. A new report confirms that these same abilities that lead to career success are also required for students to succeed in school.
If we support a holistic approach to education, we can transform prospects for prosperity across the state so more young people can realize their untapped potential. And better still, we know what’s needed to produce the results we seek for all students.
From their perspective on the frontlines of education, teachers know the incredible complexity and importance of the work they do. In addition to developing cognitive skills in academic subjects like reading and math, teachers must develop a wide range of social and emotional skills — helping students learn how to persevere through frustrations and challenges, how to cooperate and work effectively with peers, and how to believe in themselves as learners and individuals.